Announcements

*Classes are in RB-5, not 3rd Floor CE

Moravians and the Evangelical Question
(Walter Vivian Moses Lecture)
Wednesday, Oct. 29 at 4 pm

For this year’s Walter Vivian Moses Lecture, we welcome Dr. Jared Burkholder, Scholar in Residence, Moravian University School of Theology, to speak on “Moravians and the Evangelical Question.” The lecture series is named for the first dean of Moravian Theological Seminary, Bishop Walter Vivian Moses, and captures the deep history and theology of the Moravian Church. The event will be held on campus in Bethlehem with the option to join via Zoom.

Register for this event (to attend in person and/or on Zoom)

Join a timely conversation on the separation of church and state featuring Word&Way Editor Brian Kaylor, Dr. Burkholder, and Randall Balmer, acclaimed historian of American religion and author of the new book America’s Best Idea: The Separation of Church and State.

Listen in on the discussion

Fierce Was the Wild Billow
Adam Goodrich, five-string banjo
Saturday, Nov. 1 at 2:00pm.

Bethania Moravian Church, 5545 Main St., Bethania, NC. This is an album preview concert for a new recording by Rev. Adam Goodrich (Pastor of Union Cross Moravian Church) of Moravian hymns played on banjo. The concert is free and open to the public; a love offering will help defray the costs of the recording, with sales proceeds to benefit the Moravian Music Foundation. You will have the opportunity to place orders. More at  https://moravianmusic.org/22836-2/

Upcoming opportunities for the Band:

• Sunday, November 9, 9:30 am: Festival of the Chief Eldership of Christ prelude.
• Sunday, November 16, 9:30 am: Anniversary Lovefeast prelude. 

Find the Home Church Band on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/HomeMoravianChurchBand).

If you would like to be added to the email notification list, please contact Art Sorensen (asorensen1959@gmail.com).

All concerts begin at 7:00 and last about an hour

• November 25 – Arbor Acres – Piner Hall
• December 2 – Heritage Woods – Atrium
• December 9 – Friedberg Moravian Church – Family Life Center
• December 16 – Salemtowne – Saal

Comenius Music Academy

All are welcome to our busy fall season of educational opportunities with the Moravian Music Foundation! MMF offers a variety of free music theory and history classes for adults and youth. Easy sign-up is required for our planning and to receive the Zoom link.

Courses listed below are either in-person or online via Zoom. “Faith-Singing“ is hybrid and offers both options.

• Sept 3 – Nov 19 – Faith-Singing Through Moravian History – Curriculum for Adults
  Hybrid: In-person and/or Online. One session per week for 12 weeks; Wednesdays at 12:00pm.
• November 21 – Hymn-writing Masterclass (Kyle Johnston) [online] Friday at 12:00pm.

Stotzer Family Fund Scholars:
Fall Internship Opportunities for Students!

Your Moravian Music Foundation is offering a limited number of paid FALL internships. Our Stotzer Family Fund Summer Scholars did a tremendous job, but alas, the summer internships are ending. If you are 18 or older with some musical knowledge, please apply! You do not need to be Moravian or affiliated with the Moravian church to apply.

https://moravianmusic.org/internships-2/

NCDOJ Presenter Regina Johnson: Avoiding Scams & Frauds

Location: Smith Saal- Salemtowne Community Center

Date/Time: Monday, Nov 03, 2025 – 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

Description:

• Avoiding Scams & Frauds – Learn more about how to identify prevalent scams and frauds, respond if you think you’ve been scammed, and keep yourself and your information safe.
• Staying Safe Online – This presentation will have some focus on technology, but the crux of it is based off NCDOJ priorities re: social media, online crimes against youth, and protecting personal and financial information.

This will be presented by Regina Johnson who is a Program Coordinator IV with the NC Department of Justice. In her position, she travels the state raising awareness and educating North Carolinians on various topics. She attended North Carolina State University where she majored in Biological Sciences with Minors in Genetics & Biotechnology. She has been with the DOJ for over 18 years now, but previously worked as a Forensic Scientist II at the NC State Crime Laboratory.

Join women of Home Church this fall for fellowship and a little fitness through our monthly walk series. We typically walk 2 to 3 miles and finish either at a nearby coffee shop or with a parking lot tailgate. Ready to sign up? Click here. You will receive more details about each walk the week before it takes place; if the weather necessitates that the walk be cancelled, you’ll be notified via email. Need more information? Contact Laura Watson (sidesofla@aol.com). We’re looking forward to covering a few miles together over the months ahead!

2025 Fall Walk Schedule:

• Saturday, November 22, 8:30 am Bethabara:
  • We’ll meet at the Visitor’s Center and take advantage of the city greenway and/or Bethabara trails, depending on whether it has rained recently. This walk is some sun, some shade, mostly flat, and a mix of paved and gravel/dirt trail. Post-walk tailgate.
• Saturday, December 20, 8:30 am Reynolda Gardens:
  • We’ll meet in front of the greenhouse. This walk is paved, partially shaded, and has a few hills. There’s a restroom at the start. Post-walk coffee and sweets at Dough Joe’s.